Super grateful to Miranda Anthistle & Global News for having me on their program this morning to discuss the critical needs in Gaza and the ways in which Canadian aid agencies are doing their best to help through Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire. We are in the conflict phase for an uncertain time, doing what we can with prepositioned and local supplies, but these are running out. We are ramping up basic food, water and medical supplies to enter the Rafah crossing from Egypt, as soon as ceasefire phase/humanitarian windows allow. And eventually there will be a recovery and rebuilding phase. Throughout all these dimensions in any humanitarian crisis, our members are guided by the core principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality. We go where the needs are greatest (even when this may be questioned by some), and we only work through our country offices and trusted and vetted local partners. None of our resources go through local authorities, whether we are working in Afghanistan, Haiti, Myanmar, Sudan or Syria. At the moment, the most acute unmet needs we face are in Gaza. We need a ceasefire now, respect by all parties for humanitarian law, and safe humanitarian access. And here at home we need to stand firm against the rise of toxic antisemitism and Islamophobia. Our only way forward lies in mutual respect and compassion. https://lnkd.in/geWa8YJ4 www.together.ca
📺Many thanks to Miranda Anthistle - Global News for hosting our Executive Director Richard Morgan to discuss the dire needs in #Gaza. While access remains very limited, Canadians will be helping throughout complex phases of this crisis.
Until November 12, donations to the Humanitarian Coalition | Coalition Humanitaire and our members will be matched x2 by the government of Canada - up to $10 million. Canadians can learn more about our response and donate: https://lnkd.in/eGNPasxT
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